Altair vs Townsend

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Altair

Boy #4,101 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"bright star in Aquila"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic American Spanish

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Boy #3,983 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller at the edge of town"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Altair Rank #4,101

Townsend Rank #3,983

Townsend is more popular, ranked #3983 vs #4101 for Altair.

Is Altair or Townsend more popular?

Townsend is more popular, ranked #3983 compared to Altair at #4101 in the United States.

What do Altair and Townsend mean?

Altair means "bright star in Aquila" (Arabic origin). Townsend means "dweller at the edge of town" (Old English origin).

Are Altair and Townsend boy or girl names?

Altair is primarily a boy name. Townsend is primarily a boy name.